This Week’s News
A conversation with genealogist Michael Dwyer on his upcoming new series
After two years, 50 installments, and approximately 50,000 words, Pittsford-based genealogist and historian Michael Dwyer has brought his much-appreciated series “Lost Names in Vermont” to a close.
The Ghost of Neshobe is a clock
There is a ghost in the Neshobe School. It sits patiently in the main hallway.
![The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]](https://i0.wp.com/brandonreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OVshakespeare6.4.25.jpeg?fit=800%2C648&ssl=1)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]
Last weekend featured a hilarious final showcase of OVUHS Walking Stick Theatre’s senior actors and provided a glimpse into the wide range of theatrical chops of rising juniors and seniors.
Gunshot death in Brandon under investigation
Vermont State Police are investigating the death of 46-year-old Brian Bailey, who was found unresponsive in his home on Champearl Street in Brandon on the morning of Saturday, May 24.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Shot doctor Dave Hopla hoops with area youth
Hopla has worked with many of the biggest names in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant and former Celtics marksman Ray Allen.
Triathletes kick-off series at Branbury State Park
Saturday’s beautiful early summer weather welcomed more than 150 athletes to Branbury State Park in Salisbury for two Vermont Sun triathlon races.
State champs, again!
For the third consecutive game in the Division IV state softball playoffs, the West Rutland Golden Horde overcame a late-game deficit in the final two innings to upend their opponent.
Hartford ends OV baseball season
The Hartford Hurricanes defeated the Otters of Otter Valley in their last game of the season.
West Rutland comes up from behind to top Proctor
West Rutland continued the school’s improbable run to a possible state championship by coming from behind to top rival Proctor at Proctor’s softball/baseball complex on Tuesday afternoon.
